International crime groups use technology to expand across Asia and beyond — UN report
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-07-22 04:03 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Crime & Justice, Economy & Finance, World News, Business & Economy, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific, Technology
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BANGKOK — Southeast Asia-based criminal groups are using increasingly integrated networks and technology to build a rapidly growing illicit economy with tentacles that reach far beyond Asia, with scams alone causing estimated combined losses of $88.3 billion to $114.1 billion in 2025, a U.N. report says.
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